Skiing at Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is a world class ski resort, rated by SKIING magazine as the #7 ski resort in North America. Experienced skiers are drawn to the expert runs comprising nearly half of the terrain and the 1,000 acres of skiable backcountry areas.

Event Details

A PNW classic
Sasquatch + 50 miles + running friends
(Or just you!)
Who doesn’t love to cram into a vehicle at the wee early morning hours with run gear, snacks, and

Event Details

A PNW classic

Sasquatch + 50 miles + running friends

(Or just you!)

Who doesn’t love to cram into a vehicle at the wee early morning hours with run gear, snacks, and your friends in anticipation of the van becoming more rancid as the day goes on? (BIG TIP! Ziploc bags for sweaty clothes). Adventures await you as you climb in the vehicle like clowns at the circus.

Teams of 2, 3, 4 or 6 runners will compete to win the coveted spikes for each award category. What’s better than that? In fact, EVERYONE is a winner with the reward of a craft beer garden and grilled cheese made on site (gluten-free and vegan options!) at the finish line. Look up to see the stunner of Mount Rainer. Go ahead and get a professional mug shot with Sasquatch and our bell stand with that gem in the background. Feel free to lay down and rehash stories of the epic relay adventure that started from the base of Mount Rainier to the cool, grassy waterfront of Tacoma you are now resting on. Put your feet up. You deserve it.

PRO TIPYou actually want to run the sand leg…a special award awaits you…

Samsarafest is a special 4-day event from March 21st – March 24th. On the dates of the 22nd – 24th the event is held at the Enumclaw Expo Center. On March 21st the event held at Danish Hall located at 1708 Porter St., Enumclaw, WA 98022 and a town crawl follows the evening. The event organizers have thoughtfully built this event into a Healing festival. Families who have lost children attend this event at no cost. Samarafest is inspired in memory of the organizer’s daughter Samsara and it is meant for those looking to dig deep and heal from their grief.

Event Details

Let the guides at Crystal Mountain Resort take you off the beaten path to explore the secret side of Crystal Mountain. This is a great activity for families and guests who don’t ski or snowboard but still enjoy the outdoors and getting a little exercise. You’ll begin your 2+ hour tour by taking a scenic ride up the Gold Hills chairlift where you’ll start your tour through the majestic alpine forest into the Bullion Basin area. As you wind through the alpine you’ll take a few minutes to take in the beautiful views and fuel up with some snacks and water. Once back in the base area, you’ll make your way to the Bullwheel Restaurant and Bar for a family-style dinner.

Schedule3:00 p.m. Meet your snowshoe guide in the Rental Shop to get geared up.
3:30 p.m. Head out for a walk in the snow
5:30 p.m. Return gear to the rental shop and head to the Bullwheel Restaurant and Bar
6:00 p.m. Dinner in the Bullwheel Restaurant

Family-Style Dinner in the Bullwheel
Relax and enjoy a warm meal and a beverage of your choice after a fun afternoon exploring the surrounding alpine of Crystal Mountain.

Price
The cost is $70 and includes complimentary chairlift ride on Gold Hills, snowshoe and pole rental, guided tour and group dinner at the Bullwheel Restaurant. Foodservice tax and gratuity included. Alcoholic beverages not included but they are available for purchase.

*Chairlift and tours are subject to cancellation due to weather. An alternate route or cancellation of the tour may result depending on the weather.

Reservations & Other Info.Reservations are available through our online registration.
Maximum size is 40 guests.
The minimum age is 11 and guests under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Chairlift and tours are subject to cancellation due to weather. An alternate route or cancellation of the tour may result depending on the weather.
All cancellations must be made within 48 hours of scheduled Dinner Tour.